Green Thumb?

I have never been very good at growing plants, or keeping them alive even after they have grown. I have discovered the "drip system" is the secret to keeping my plants alive. I was wandering outside the other day, and was proud of all my live plants and how good they looked.



These geraniums do not have a drip system, so I have had to remember to water them. They have made it almost 2 weeks! Yay geraniums!


I read that certain herbs keep the bugs away, so I planted a crap load of them. We seem to have a fly problem in the courtyard. They drive me crazy. Unfortunately, the flies are not bothered by the herbs. On the bright side, they smell great and look pretty.


A lot my plants have come from my mom. She is an AWESOME gardener and definitely has a green thumb! She loves to be in the garden, something that was not passed down. She grows the plants until they are strong and healthy. Then she transplants them to Carlyn Ave in hopes the drip system will keep them alive. She always checks on them, trims them, and adds some extra water when she is here. Thanks Mom...you RULE!



My green thumb post would not be complete without a photo of our botanical garden in the backyard. This is more my style! These plants are indigenous to California and are drought resistant. I am just trying to do my part! ;>